Yarida grew up in Concord, California and moved to Rohnert Park in 2014 to attend SSU. She was raised in a primarily Spanish speaking household with Mexican traditions and is very family oriented. She has played the violin and piano for most of her life and is also a part of Sonoma State’s orchestra.
HC: What year are you and what is your major?
YR: It’s my third year and it’s Environmental studies.
HC: What do you plan on doing with your degree?
YR: Hopefully make the world a better place.
HC: What clubs are you involved in here at SSU?
YR: Women’s soccer club, and students for sustainability. I am also part of the school’s orchestra.
HC: What has been your favorite part of college so far?
YR: Finding myself. I didn’t really know who I was until I started college.
HC: Is there anything you regret?
YR: Oh my gosh, yes. Definitely not taking care of myself physically and mentally freshman year.
HC: Has freshman year been the hardest year so far?
YR: Sophomore year.
HC: Why’s that?
YR: I feel like I didn’t prioritize well, at all.
HC: What’s something that you want to accomplish before you graduate?
YR: I want to be involved in a leadership position.
HC: What are you going to miss the least about college?
YR: Immature people.
HC: What are you going to miss the most about college?
YR: Learning, being able to learn. The fact that my biggest responsibility right now is just school.